Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 2018 ROTORWAY EXEC accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 2018 involved a ROTORWAY EXEC, operated by Mr. Barnard Foucher, at Crestet, France.

Fatal helicopter accident in Crestet, France

On 5 Apr 2018, a ROTORWAY EXEC operated by Mr. Barnard Foucher was involved in an aviation accident near Crestet, France. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Rotorway Exec helicopter crashed in Crestet, France, resulting in one fatality.

On April 05, 2018, an accident occurred involving an amateur-built Rotorway Exec helicopter in Crestet, France. The accident resulted in 1 fatality.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the government of France is conducting the investigation. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the French authorities in their inquiry. All investigative details regarding the aircraft, registered as F-PFBJ, will be released by the French government.

Probable cause

Not determined

5 Apr 2018: ROTORWAY EXEC — Mr. Barnard Foucher — Crestet, France

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